Fiordland Lakes & Waterfalls

Fiordland National Park's landscape is defined by its dramatic water features, from the 462-meter depth of Lake Hauroko to the 580-meter drop of Sutherland Falls. This collection includes the iconic Stirling and Bowen Falls within Milford Sound, accessible by boat, and the roadside Mirror Lakes known for their reflections of the Earl Mountains. The list also highlights the tiered Humboldt Falls in the Hollyford Valley and the secluded Lake Manapouri, which hosts the West Arm hydroelectric power station.

Mirror Lakes

Mirror Lakes are a set of lakes lying north of Lake Te Anau and immediately to the west of the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound in New…

Lake Manapouri

Lake Manapouri is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is situated within the Fiordland National Park and the wider region…

Hineteawa / Bowen Falls

The Bowen Falls, also known as Lady Bowen Falls, is a popular tourist attraction at Milford Sound, a fiord in New Zealand.

Stirling Falls

A 151-meter permanent waterfall in Milford Sound, three times the height of Niagara Falls. Tour boats often approach the base of the falls, which drop from a hanging valley between Elephant and Lion Mountains.

Humboldt Falls

Located in the Hollyford Valley, this 275-meter waterfall drops in three distinct tiers. It is accessible via a short, well-graded track through beech forest to a viewing platform.

Lake Hauroko

Lake Hauroko is the deepest lake in New Zealand. The lake, which is 462 metres deep, is located in a mountain valley in Fiordland National…

Sutherland Falls

One of New Zealand's tallest waterfalls at 580 meters, falling in three sections from Lake Quill. The falls are located near the Milford Track and are accessible via a 90-minute return side trip from Quintin Shelter.